Dr. Alshimaa Rezk is one of the prominent and best Endocrinologists in Dubai. She is serving at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. With the experience of more than 17 years, she specializes in the treatment of Hormonal disturbance and thyroidectomy. Her education qualification includes graduation and post-graduation from Ain-Shams University.Dr. Alshimaa Rezk is well-experienced in working with some of the top-notch institutes like Calcium Medical Center, Alhayat Hospital, and Cleopatra international hospital. She has contributed to both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals. She is also invited as a guest speaker in various scientific meetings, Worldwide conferences, Sessions, CDE's, to talk about Hormonal Imbalance.
Thyroidectomy
The thyroid is a tiny butterfly-shaped gland positioned at the bottom of your neck that produces hormones to regulate every aspect of human metabolism. It takes care of your heart rate to how quickly you burn calories. Thyroidectomy is a procedure to treat thyroid disorders like an overactive thyroid, cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid, and cancer. It separates all or a part of the thyroid gland.
Which part of the thyroid gland is to be removed during thyroidectomy depends on the reason for surgery. When just a part of the thyroid is to be removed the remaining thyroid may work normally after surgery. In case the entire thyroid is removed there is a need for regular treatment and medication with thyroid hormone to replace the thyroid's natural function.
When is it needed?
- Thyroid cancer
- Noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid
- Overactive thyroid
- Indeterminate or suspicious thyroid nodules
The Procedure
When you suffer from hyperthyroidism the doctor will initially prescribe medication like an iodine and potassium solution that can control thyroid function and lower the bleeding risk after surgery. You will have to avoid eating and drinking for a certain period before surgery. Your doctor will provide specific instructions regarding this.
Before the procedure
Thyroidectomy is performed under general anesthesia.
To assist breathing throughout the procedure a breathing tube will be placed in the trachea. Several monitors are laced to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and blood oxygen levels.
During the procedure
The procedure begins with an incision that is low in the center of your neck. It is also placed in a skin crease so it is easy to hide to see after the incision heals. All or partial thyroid gland is then removed. When you have thyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer, the surgeon will examine and remove lymph nodes around the thyroid.
Different Approaches To Thyroidectomy Include:
- Conventional thyroidectomy
- Transoral thyroidectomy
- Endoscopic thyroidectomy
After the procedure
Some people need a drain under the incision in the neck. This drain is removed after the morning surgery. Few people experience neck pain and a hoarse or weak voice. It is not necessarily permanent damage to the nerve that controls the vocal cords. These symptoms are short-term and may be due to irritation from the breathing tube. Post-surgery you'll be able to eat and drink as usual. Depending on the type of surgery you will be able to go home.
Take away
The long-term results of the procedure depend on how many parts of the thyroid are removed. For more details regarding the surgery and treatment contact one of the best Endocrinologist in UAE working at Medicare Hospital Al Safa.
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